Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets (Feb. 5, 2026): 3 Things to Watch, Odds and Prediction

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• Season Series: Magic 105, Nets 98 in Orlando on Nov. 14 (NBA Cup Group Play); Magic 104, Nets 103 in Brooklyn on Jan. 7; Tonight in Orlando

Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets: Stats and 3 Keys to Watch

1. Who can score?

The Orlando Magic are an improved offensive team from last year, which is not saying much. They rank 20th in the league in offensive rating at 113.5 points per 100 possessions.

This team has had some big scoring games. The Magic have 19 games scoring 120 or more points, tied with the 1995 team for the most 120-point games in franchise history. The Magic did it just 11 times all of last season. Orlando is 16-3 in those 19 games.

But this team also lays a lot of duds like they did Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 92 points were the second-lowest total of the season, and the sixth game scoring fewer than 100 points. They lost all six of those games.

It is still a truth that when Orlando is rolling, this team looks like a juggernaut that cannot be stopped. When the team is not, the defense is so bad that it does not matter much what they do. And then they give into frustration on top of that.

The Brooklyn Nets have a lot of offensive potential. Michael Porter Jr. has a good case to be an All-Star and Egor Demin can go on a heater like he did to end the game against the Magic a month ago.

But Brooklyn is scoring only 110.4 points per 100 possessions. In the Nets' last 10 games, they have scored a league-low 104.2 points per 100 possessions.

If the Magic play with any defensive fire, there are points to be had to outscore the Nets. Brooklyn is also giving up 124.3 points per 100 possessions in the team's last 10 games.

2. Home cooking

The Orlando Magic have needed some time at home. They have not had a homestand in Orlando of longer than two games since Dec. 1-5 when they went 2-1 against the Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat. It has been a long time since the team could settle in at home.

Like most teams, the Magic play significantly better at Kia Center than on the road. They have not had as many of those dismaying losses at home -- unless they are playing the Charlotte Hornets.

Orlando is 14-8 at the Kia Center with a 114.8 offensive rating and 113.4 defensive rating. That is still pretty average, but at least their offense and defense flip to keep them above water. It has been a long time since the Magic could settle at home.

And this homestand is clearly very important. Orlando will play four teams at the bottom of the standings with a combined record of 6-24 in their last 10 games (not counting the Milwaukee Bucks twice). The Magic need to build some momentum and this is clearly a critical juncture in the season.

3. The looming deadline

The NBA trade deadline is Thursday afternoon. So if there is an extra layer of uneasiness entering the game, it is coming from the feeling that anything can still change before the 3 p.m. deadline. Maybe that means there will be a release of tension when the deadline passes and the ball tips.

Orlando has already made one move, trading Tyus Jones to the Charlotte Hornets for cash considerations to duck under the tax. That will likely push rookie Jase Richardson into the rotation more frequently.

Richardson has been pushing for more playing time throughout the season, with spurts of productivity when he gets significant time. Richardson could be stepping into a larger role and more consistent playing time.

That may not be the only thing the Magic do. They could still use to add more playmaking and shooting to their bench and have options to dangle in Goga Bitadze and Jonathan Isaac. The team may look different for tip off on Thursday.

Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets: Injury Report & Projected Lineups

Brooklyn Nets Injury Report

• Cam Thomas - OUT (Personal Reasons)
• Haywood Highsmith - OUT (Right Knee Surgery Injury Recovery)
• E.J. Liddell - OUT (G-League Two-Way)
• Tyson Etienne - OUT (G-League Two-Way)
• Chaney Johnson - OUT (G-League Two-Way)

Orlando Magic Injury Report

• Franz Wagner - OUT (Left High Ankle Sprain Injury Management)
• Colin Castleton - OUT (G-League Two-Way)

Projected Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic at Oklahoma City Thunder: Prediction

Our Record: 28-21/20-29 ATS

The Orlando Magic need an opponent to pick on. They need some teams to gain some confidence against. And they will get that in this four-game homestand against the Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz and Milwaukee Bucks.

That does not mean it will be easy or a shoo-in for the Magic to get all four wins. They still need to put in the effort. With an inconsistent offense and defense, there are always weaknesses other teams can exploit. And if the Magic approach these games like they can out-talent them, they will find themselves in fights they do not want to be in.

More than anything, a game like this is a test of the Magic's seriousness and attention to detail, especially if they can carry it through the full 48 minutes.

Orlando is catching Brooklyn at a rough moment. The Nets have lost 14 of 16 games, beginning with Paolo Banchero's game-winning shot in overtime. Brooklyn has failed to score 110 points in 12 of those 16 games, including putting up a paltry 66 points in a loss to the New York Knicks.

To say the least, the Magic should be able to pummel the Nets and get right and gain a surge of confidence from this one. Then again, we have said that plenty of times this year and the Magic have failed to deliver.